Houston

Founded in 1836 with a current population of 2.2 million and dubbed the Space City, Houston is the number one city in which to live, work, and play according to Kiplinger. As one of the great cities located in the lone star state of Texas, Houston is a melting pot and a leading center for women and minority-owned businesses. The Port of Houston is among the nation's largest and busiest, and Houston remains the energy capital of the U.S. despite an oil bust in the 1980s.

There are a variety of cultural destinations for visitors arriving in Houston. Houston is also the home of the Rockets, Aeros, WNBA Comets, and Dynamos. Nearby cities include: The Woodlands, Sugar Land, League City, Friendswood, Katy, Cypress, and Galveston.

The NASA Johnson Space Center is located in Houston. Houston is also home to Memorial Hermann Healthcare System along with several other large primary care and cancer centers. The Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest concentration of health care and research institutions.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Houston”

• Beyonce cries every time she watches TV talent shows

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 728
  Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has revealed that she gets very emotional when she tunes in to watch TV talent shows like American Idol.The Irreplaceable hitmaker has confessed that she cries whenever she watches TV talent competitions because it reminds her of the struggle she faced early on in her ...
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• Liveblogging tonight’s Mayoral debate

  
  Off the Kuff — Authority: 148
  No, not me. David Ortez, over at Hair Balls . It’s just getting underway now. I’m sure Twitter will be lighting up with commentary as well, so head over there or run for the hills, as the case may be.
  7 hours ago

• Runoff EV report, Day Two

  
  Off the Kuff — Authority: 148
  The early vote spreadsheet has now been updated to include Day Two. Short story, about the same number of in person votes, fewer mail ballots returned, two day total of 17,480. Again, not too shabby considering the crappy weather. Maybe folks just want to get it done. For comparison to 2003, here’s Bradley ...
  7 hours ago

• Houston Astros Should Sign Jose Valverde, Let Miguel Tejada Go

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 776
  It looks like the Houston Astros have come to a crossroads of sort. During this offseason they have to decide on which players to keep, which to acquire, which to let go, and which not to pursue. Think of it as a poker game, minus the cheesy sunglasses and ESPNs inexplicable decision to put this cure-for-insomnia ...
  8 hours ago

• Bears Sign Former Colts LB Cato June

  
  Fantasy Football - Free News, Cheatsheets, Tools, and Advice. Leagues and Games. — Authority: 459
  Adam_Schefter: Filed to ESPN: Chicago Bears signed former Colts LB Cato June today, the same player that helped beat them in the Super Bowl. SOURCE: TWITTER / ADAM_SCHEFTER
  9 hours ago

• PODCAST: Former DBs, Kenny Fontennette & Ernest Graham on U Of Houston

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 776
  Okay Houston Fans! Former defensive backs for the University of Houston were on our podcast today to talk about the program. Kenny Fontennette and Ernest Miller were on the podcast today. We covered so many topics that we had to split it up in two segments. The first segment is about them and their journey in football ...
  10 hours ago

• Casting Call for Independent Web Series Pilot “Cup Of Joe” (Houston, TX)

  
  Free Casting Calls and Auditions — Authority: 443
  Details: Production Title: Cup of Joe, “Pilot” Studio / Independent / Student: Independent Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Project Type: Web Series Pilot Production Location: Houston Texas (Greater Houston Area) Production Start Date: January 2010 Shooting Schedule: Evenings / Weekends Production Wrap Date: February ...
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• CT imaging taken post avastin may predict survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

  
  Science Blog - Science news straight from the source — Authority: 639
  HOUSTON - Using routine computed tomography (CT) imaging to analyze form and structural changes to colorectal liver metastasis after bevacizumab and chemotherapy may predict overall survival, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The findings are published in the Dec. 2 ...
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• Report: Bears Sign Cato June

  
  Blog Down, Chicago Bears — Authority: 426
  Indicating that Lance Briggs’ knee injury is probably more serious than not, the Bears have added former Colts linebacker Cato June to their waning defense. And sure, he played in Tampa and Houston too, but just like when someone passes, you only talk about the good.
  10 hours ago

• Texans on verge of rising, still coming up short

  
  SportingNews.com — Authority: 783
  HOUSTON -- The Texans built a 17-point lead against Indianapolis at home for the second straight year only to let it slip away.
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• In Houston, toys for needy kids may come with immigration checks

  
  USATODAY.com Money - Block — Authority: 813
  Some Houston charities are checking the immigration status of children and their parents before giving them Christmas toys, the Houston Chronicle reports.
  11 hours ago

• Salvation Army: Want Xmas Toys For Your Kids? Show Us Your Green Card

  
  Joe. My. God. — Authority: 707
  Talk about the "Christmas spirit." In Houston the Salvation Army wants proof of legal U.S. residency before giving out Xmas presents to needy kids. In a year when more families than ever have asked for help, several programs providing Christmas gifts for needy children require at least one member of the household ...
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• 88.7 KUHFs Carl Ladau plays classical overnights for Houston

  
  mikemcguff.com blog — Authority: 482
  When I read this article in the Chronicle about 88.7 KUHFs Carl Ladau, I couldnt believe an actual DJ was on duty overnight in Houston anymore: Most nights of the past 22 years, classical music fans have called Eric Ladau, who — as KUHF-FM (88.7)s all-night host — plays classics by request from midnight to 5 ...
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• Cleve Jones v. Americas Historians … Who To Blame For ENDAs Stall …

  
  Queerty — Authority: 712
  ON OUR GAYDAR — News, notes, clicks, and quips from around the web. → The American Historical Association, which dares allow gay members, faces off against boycotters of Doug Manchesters Hyatt hotel in San Diego, where the AHA is holding its annual conference. Says Cleve Jones : "I am profoundly ...
  12 hours ago

• Hit It and Quit It…11-0!!!!!!!!

  
  ChicksInTheHuddle.com — Authority: 484
  After a win like that What’s to quit?! I’ll find something I’m sure. But this Titans fan/Peyton Manning fan is happy happy happy today! It’s setting up for a HUGE AFC Showdown between the Titans and the Colts next weekend. But I digress. Hit It: Pierre Garcon. Frenchy is making great catches all over ...
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• Marques Houston Performs “Body” on The Mo’Nique Show

  
  Grown Folks Musik — Authority: 152
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• Gamers play "Rock Band" for charity

  
  Game Hacks — Authority: 124
  allowFullScreen="true" swLiveConnect="true" allowScriptAccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"> Achievement unlocked: Playing games to raise funds for children. Thats what gamers have been doing for the past four days. The Rock-A-Thon, ...
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• Not Like Mike: Clyde Drexler and David Robinson Retired On Their Own Terms

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 776
  Writers note : Thanks to an NBA, Best Buy, HP and Windows partnership, I interviewed Hall of Fame guard Clyde Drexler Sunday afternoon. I will post the full transcript of our 16-minute conversation later this week. Sequestered in a back room of the Galleria-area Best Buy, Clyde Drexler autographed Houston ...
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• New Music Releases

  
  RadarOnline.com — Authority: 726
  It’s been quite a year for Taylor Swift . After being dumped by a Jonas Brother she got the ultimate revenge by writing a song about it (“ Forever & Always ”), selling some 5 million albums, winning a slew of awards and capturing America’s collective heart, so it makes perfect sense that her record ...
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• Move To Houston Medical Center Apartments – Great Transportation

  
  fresh healthy body — Authority: 157
  The average daily weekday ridership in Houston is 39,500. Houston operates a fleet of 18 Avanto light-rail vehicles built by Siemens. Each vehicle is 96 foot long and has four low platfrm doors per side and has a capacity of 72 seated and 148 standing passengers. The arrival of METRORail came 64 years after the ...
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